A man is dead and two others are seriously wounded after a shooting near Seventh Street and Bell Road on Saturday, officials said.

The shooting happened in the common area of Bell Ridge Apartments at about 1 p.m., according to Phoenix police spokeswoman Sgt. Mercedes Fortune.

Witnesses told police they heard several men arguing before the dispute escalated to gunshots, according to Fortune.

"It's been ongoing between them," Fortune said. "The argument escalated to a physical fight and during the fight both males shot each other."

A third male was also shot during the incident.

One of the men was treated by the Phoenix Fire Department, but was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. A third man is in critical condition, but Fortune said he is expected to survive.

Fortune said there is no threat to the public at this time and there are no suspects outstanding.